Importância da radiologia na odontologia digital: revisão da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Dental radiology has played a key role in dental diagnosis. Advances in digital image acquisition and processing led to the development of new technologies that revolutionized the handling of information exchange in dentistry. Digital dentistry is a ubiquitous phenomenon nowadays, but it requires access to technologies and a learning curve. To assist with digital workflow implementation, digital steps can be progressively incorporated into conventional workflows. OBJECTIVE: identify in the current literature the importance of radiology in digital dentistry. METHODOLOGY: This is a bibliographical, exploratory study carried out through a literature review. The following virtual health databases were used, specifically the Virtual Health Library (VHL), Latin American and Caribbean Information System on Health Sciences (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), from 2010 to 2022. RESULTS: The results of the study showed that digital radiology in dentistry is important, especially in the dental office workflow which is rapidly evolving towards a more efficient and cost-effective chain using state-of-the-art technology. The digitization of dental records, computer-assisted imaging techniques, and virtual treatment planning or simulations have revolutionized clinical practice. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Through this study, the importance of radiology in digital dentistry was shown. The incorporation of digital radiology in dentistry and the digitization of information are bringing new perspectives and innovative alternatives to dental treatment modalities. As seen, in several studies, digital workflow methods were demonstrated in different plans and guides, in the different specialties of dentistry, such as prostheses supported by CAD-CAM implants, demonstrating that the digital workflow replaces the procedure conventional laboratory, becoming more effective.